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Winter break is quickly approaching and you might be on the fence about whether to spend the time “getting ahead” with next semester’s classes, or just simply hanging out. We suggest taking advantage of the time to relax and reboot so you can come back to classes refreshed! If you’ve forgotten how to relax, we have a few ideas that can help.

Every day we receive questions on international education from students like you. If you’re going through the US college application process, the answer to this question might help you out!

Sana: Hello, as an International student from Ireland applying to the US, I have loads of difficulty with topics concerning extracurricular activities. I don't have much activities and even those that I have are not very prestigious. They are usually joining a club or participating in competitions (and not winning). I don't know how I can write this on the common app to make it sound good. Any suggestions?

This month’s advisor is Colby Yeaton from Wheaton College! Colby has been working in the field of international education for over 7 years and directly advises international students and scholars on immigration regulations, cultural and academic adjustment.

At Wheaton College, they believe education is an active pursuit. Wheaton offers countless practical opportunities through internships, independent research projects, campus leadership and spending a semester at one of their partner institutions in the U.S.